New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-01-02
PULPIT AND PEW.
THE YEAR IN THE CHURCHES - THINGS
SAID AND DONE HERE AND THERE.

That Christianity has grown during the past year
appears 10 be very evident Revivas OF all KINDS
have been held and have been well attended. Many
new members have been added to the churches. The
number of members for instance added to the Presby-
terrain Church NortherD) 81. ~ an increase OF
nearly 1000 the past year. The hethodis'
Episcopal Church has raised million dollars for
missions alone. The aggregate OF contributions In the
Presbyterian Church was Sl0,59232l, being gain
OF 100 900 over the year before. But while Christ
iany has been growing, demo ninatonalism has been
losing Of it, old strength. The last meeting OF
the Congress OF Christian Churches was an evidence
OF this, well the discussion OF organic Christian
unity the recently held Episcopal General Con'en-
ton The Presbyterian and Reformed churches OF
America and Europe have been asking whether they
could cooperate in foreign mssionsS One wonders
indeed why such cooperation has not long ago been
brought about All along the UNCONVENTIONAL lines
there are signs of desire for union. This spirit OF
union has manifested Itself in all the eat eccIesiasti
cal councils that have met during the pact year. But
controversies have also appeared in these councils.
The Umtarians have been disturbed the question
whether the tendency Of Unitariansm is toward
Thesm or Christianity This question is still un-
decided The Presbyterian Church South has been
called upon 10 pronounce Gu a very mild form oil
evolution held by of its clergy, Professor
Woodrow and has PRONOUNCED against it. The recent
discussion OF probation after death Dy the American
Board Of Commissioners for Foreign Missions is
FAMILIAR to all and the present trial OF the Andover
professors for alleged violation OF their pledges is
now oeing followed day by day with eager interest.
During the past year the Roman Communion in this
country has become national church. In Prussia the
May laws have been abrogatcd terms very favor
able 10 the Catholic Church. The attitude OF the
French Government the Church has caused good
deal OF irritation. British Christianity ia enjoying its
usual robust health. The Established Churches OF
England aud Scotland busy reading the haudwrit
ins on the wall and though they will not acknowledge
it, they are preparing tor disestabshment In Wales
there has been general revolt against the payment of
tthes Among the Reformed churches Of the Conti-
ncnt there is slight reaction against the spirit of
rationalism that is gradually binding them hand and
foot. The missionary operations of the various
churches successful as could lie expected, end
at the present rate OF progress one enthusi site writer
on the subject estimates that all heather will be
converted 300 year But from present Indications
IL SERIOUS question whether by that time there " Ill
not be multituuc If home heather to be converted
again and civilized. The goddess condition OF
large DhmbeIs oil Ie'p'e IN an the great cues OF
Chrstendom shOnld excite the alarm OF all who
believe IN the Gospel, AMI il IS SON that surprising
that the churches apparently indifferent To TINS
problem although perhaps it would be- more accurate
10 say that they do not realize its Importance The
churches Of Philadelphia about 10 make sys-
tcmatic effort reach every man, woman and child III
the city. by army OF unteer CHRISTIAN visitors.
How many families are there IN Newl DIRK to-day who
have been visited 10y member OF any church,
either clerical lav and in whose religious welfare
appears to have the slightest INTEREST," And
yet the Founder OF Christianity LETT message for
these people, ior the delivery OF which some one Is
responsible.
The churches of Philadelphia have united for
season of specal rel giods services to begin the
oh OF the present month. Ibis movement has been
Trough; about ny the ministerial associations
which are III the habit OF meeting together once in
three months. At The last general meeting the Rev.
Or. Mluack, an Episcopal clergyman, broached the
idea in paper which he read. general meeting of
all the clergy OF the city WAS called which was
prcs'd over by the venerable DIR. Richard Newton.
The alty also held meeting and plan OF operations
was skrtchcd out. The city will re divided into eight
| divisions to each OF which certain number OF
workers Will be assigned. Services will be held every
afternoon and evening all over the city. Every house
Will be PERSONAL, visited by large corps II visitors,
and tlosc who are not already church members will
be asked to connect themselves with some congre-
cation. Sectarisn differences on nonrsscntas will
| ne iguoiod in this work. At the close OF the work
each visitor viii forward report 10 the district chair
man number OF persons visited the success met
with, aud any one shall have expressed preference
Tor any particular church the district chairman will
notify th, pastor OF the church IN question: who shall
-trhghtway the app iclnt. The notice to be sem
! TO the minister will be as follows:
! "DIA. II OTHER: The following persons, attending
no church regularly, have expressed preference Tor
! the one IN which you minisler. prompt call NAY
bring them under religious influences.
number OF circulars setting forth tho aims of the
movement, and requesting all addressed TO attend the
meetings and AMI tho scheme, will q scattered broad
east tbrou- hout the city. number o! halls will be
engaged different parts OF ;he city FOR Sunday after
services, and the pastors IF the different oenomi-
nations will preside IN rotation over ihese gatherings
The Rev. Dr. Gallaudct, the accomplished rector of
St AIMS Episcopal Church in THE city, comes fairly
49, in de liza figr he.
Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet, established the first
school for deaf mutcs in tins country at Hartford,
Conn., in April. lsl7, and the lady whom he alter
ward mad, his wife of his irst pupils in tins
school. The present DR.. Gallaude tue oldest OF
elgnt children, all vi whom were IN iull pos .sslon OF
hearing and speech. In 1913 young Gallaude became
teacher in the New York Institution Tor Deaf Mltes
among whose pupils he found his WIFE, another link in
the chain which drew him toward deaf mutes as his
lite work He was ordained deacon IN $50 in old St.
Stephens Church. the corner OF Broomo and
Chryse sta and at started Bible class Tor deaf
nucs IN st. stephens Church The work rapidly
grew upon him. and III 1852 he tounCcd 81. Anus
Church tor deaf mutcs and their hearing friends BY
this lime Mr.. Gallaudets success a teacher OF deaf
had been spread far and and urgent appeals
cnme To him all parts the country TO organize
the work III the various dioceses OF the Episcopal
Church In 1899 he visited n number OF cities and
established various church missions for deaf mute =,
tho lines which he had pursuea successfully i'll this
city. The movement grew in strength until in 1872
these various ndepenC en missions were Incorporated
under tho name OF " The Church Mission TO Deaf
Mutes" Its operations conhned 10 the docescs OF
New York, Long Island, Albany and Newark, and the
diocescs in New England In this district its MISSION
ares hold sign in twenty-ii different Places
Nne Episcopal clergymen now devote themselves TO
this work. OF them being deaf mutes The casual
visitor who drops into St AIMS, on Eghtecnth-st.
some Sunday, tho strange sgnservice, does not
have the iaintes idea of the almost infinite love,
patience and selc, oton, which are required TO bring
deaf mutes in touch with the world around then
That Dr. Gallauot possesses these qualities IN very
Lph degree ~ evidenced by the great success winch
has attended his labois In this field. Certainly II IL
given a. few cergymen TO see in such tangible form
the results OF their lie work.
- Ora ~ tbe daily napeis" says The Churchman,"